Shrimp With Tomatoes Capers And Lemon Recipes

EASY SHRIMP AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high heat; swirl to coat pan. Season shrimp with salt and ground pepper. Add half the shrimp to the pan; cook until opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining 2 teaspoons oil and shrimp.
• Reduce heat to medium; add garlic and red-pepper flakes. Stir in tomatoes; cook until they begin to break down, 4 to 6 minutes. Season with salt.
• Return shrimp and any accumulated juices to pan. Add parsley and lemon juice; toss to coat. Serve over pasta, rice, or spinach, if desired.

LEMONY SHRIMP & TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk lemon juice, oil, garlic and lemon zest until blended. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes., Place arugula, green onions, yogurt, milk, vinegar, mustard, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor; process until smooth., On 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and tomatoes. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt., Grill, covered, over medium-high heat or broil 3-4 in. from heat 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are no longer pink. Serve with sauce.

ROASTED SHRIMP WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Put the shrimp, cherry tomatoes and garlic on a baking sheet, then drizzle with olive oil and toss. Season with salt and pepper.
• Roast until the shrimp are opaque and the tomatoes begin to burst, 10 to 12 minutes. Finish with a squeeze of the lemon half.

SAUTEED SHRIMP WITH LEMON CAPER CREAM SAUCE ON ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Saute the shrimp in the olive oil for 2 minutes.
• Add the garlic and capers and saute for 30 seconds more.
• Add the white wine (or water) and lemon juice and simmer until sauce is reduced by 1/2.
• Add the cream and simmer until sauce is reduced by 1/3.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• If desired, add fresh or dried parsley.
• Pour sauce over pasta, and enjoy!

ROASTED JUMBO SHRIMP WITH POTATOES, LEMON AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°F.
• Wash the shrimp and pat them dry with paper towels.
• In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Toss together and refrigerate.
• Rub a 9-inch baking dish with olive oil.
• Place the potato slices, slightly overlapping, in the pan.
• Drizzle them with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Roast the potatoes in the oven for about 15 minutes, until golden and just tender.
• Remove potatoes from the oven, top with the shrimp and the marinade, and return to the oven.
• Cook an additional 10 minutes, until the shrimp is opaque and slightly roasted looking.
• Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the capers.
• Serve at once with a green salad.

SHRIMP WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler; rack should be 2 to 4 inches from heat source and the heat as high as possible.
• Put oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium heat and add thyme, garlic, tomatoes and capers. Cook just until mixture sizzles, then add stock or wine; raise heat and bring to a boil. Cook for about a minute, then add shrimp, turning them in sauce.
• Put skillet under broiler and cook until shrimp are done, 3 to 5 minutes, turning once. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, garnish with basil, and serve hot or warm.

SAUTéED SHRIMP WITH CAPERS AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Put 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
• Add 3 sliced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons capers and 1/2 cup chopped pitted black olives, and cook until the garlic is golden.
• Stir in 1 1/2 pounds peeled shrimp and 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes.
• Cook, turning the shrimp once or twice, until they are pink, 5 to 10 minutes.

SHRIMP WITH TOMATOES, CAPERS, AND LEMON

Steps:

• 1 In a 10-inch skillet, heat the oil over mediumhigh heat. Add the shrimp, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and lightly golden, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer the shrimp to a plate. 2 Add the tomatoes and capers to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes are slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Return the shrimp to the pan and add the parsley and salt to taste. Stir well and cook 2 minutes more. 3 Add the lemon zest. Discard the garlic and serve immediately. From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.